Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) for South Africa
Buyers in South Africa source Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. True peppermint oil from Mentha piperita, with the rounded, sweet-minty profile flavourists expect in premium gum, oral care and liqueurs.
- CAS
- 8006-90-4
- FEMA
- 2848
- HS code
- 3301 24 00
- Grades
- Crude/Rectified · FCC on request
- Total menthol (GC)
- ≥ 44 %
- Specific gravity at 25 °C
- 0.896 – 0.908
- Refractive index at 20 °C
- 1.4590 – 1.4650
- Packing
- 180 kg GI drums; 25 kg aluminium cans
Supplying Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to South Africa
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 14.4 tonnes of peppermint oil (HS 3301 24) to South Africa, up 200% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) is used in chewing gum and confectionery, toothpaste and mouthwash, liqueurs and beverages and aromatherapy and digestive remedies. Imports into South Africa usually involve SAHPRA; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for South Africa
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
- Certificate of Origin
| India → South Africa, peppermint oil | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 4.8 tonnes | 5.0 tonnes | 8.6 tonnes | 14.4 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 330124. All Indian exporters combined.
Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) by province in South Africa
Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) in South Africa
Can N S Mint supply Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to South Africa?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Indicative port-to-port transit is 18–24 days, depending on routing and transhipment. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.
Which documents come with a shipment of Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) to South Africa?
Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading and Certificate of Origin.
How is Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) priced for delivery to Johannesburg?
We quote FOB India or CIF Durban, and other Incoterms on request. Contracts are hedged when they are signed, so the agreed price and quantity hold even if the mint market moves.
Which authority regulates Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) imports in South Africa?
Most buyers deal with SAHPRA and Department of Health – Foodstuffs Act. We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
Is this pure Mentha piperita oil?
Yes. It is distilled from Mentha piperita. A peppermint-type oil made from Mentha arvensis is listed separately as Peppermint Oil ex Arvensis.
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